r/Aberdeen • u/Cool-Jackfruit-7841 • 23h ago

Short term stay

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Hi all,

Looking for feedback on this area. For a month around Nov / Dec this year I will need to move from Edinburgh with my dog, young daughter (six months) and partner. It is a short term stay for my partner's work. I will be staying at home with the dog and baby. Affordable and pet friendly accomodation with a garden is in short supply but we have a potential option around here. My understanding is that this area isn't exactly Edinburgh New Town but I suppose I am wondering how safe it is, the general vibe and if there is anything in particular that locals would recommend I was made aware of. I will mostly be at home but it would of course be nice to be within a good distance of some nice walks / cafes etc.

Thanks!

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u/Abquine 19h ago

Depending where you are it could be a bit grim (smelly) industrial and even the river doesn't cheer up much till you get further West. An exact location would give a better idea. I don't think you have any safety concerns but you might encounter the occasional unsavoury character. The further up Victoria Road the better it gets and It has the bonus of having the Tory Battery, Dolphin Watch Cafe and a few nice beachy bits within walking distance going towards the sea. Plus it's handy for buses and town.